My Blind Wife Wants Divorced

A few days passed, and Darren had become accustomed to his new routine in Beverly Hills. He worked according to his profession and became an excellent lover to Chloe. He would come to the cafe in his free time and help his dream woman manage it. Fatigue often overwhelmed him. Working as a doctor required high concentration, and he had to deal with numerous patients.

Even with the assistance of several nurses, Darren couldn’t simply shrug off his responsibilities.

As usual, Darren came to Chloe’s cafe that evening, accompanying her and continuing his efforts to win her heart. It was challenging; he had already grown tired from work and had many tasks to handle at the cafe. His struggle had been going on for quite some time. Therefore, he wanted his efforts to be worthwhile. The handsome doctor was determined to wait for Chloe for as long as it took.

If he could choose, Darren would love to marry Chloe right away. Discussing marriage, proposing, getting engaged, and then having a wedding celebration. It didn’t have to be a luxurious wedding; as long as he could marry Chloe, he would feel incredibly grateful. Unfortunately, discussing marriage with Chloe is currently a taboo topic. Darren chose to restrain all his desires, waiting and doing whatever waiting entails for now.

Darren believed that one day, there would be a beautiful answer to his long-standing efforts.

“Darren,” Chloe called softly.Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

The cafe was still bustling, but Chloe and Darren managed to sit together as the staff there was sufficient to serve the customers.

“Yes?” After wetting his lips, Darren replied, sipping the hot coffee in front of him, making his lips slightly moist. He gazed intently at Chloe, who appeared tired from her daily routine.

“I have a plan,” Chloe said, hesitating. Sounding unsure, she didn’t stop there. “I want to open a branch.”

“Open a branch?” Darren clarified.

Chloe nodded. “Yes. You see, this cafe is always busy. It’s never empty. I want to open a branch. Isn’t this a good opportunity for me? What do you think?”

Chloe wanted to open a branch for her cafe business that had given her satisfying results for over a year. She didn’t want to stop there; she wanted to continue developing her abilities. However, opening a branch took a lot of work. There were many things to consider. That’s why Chloe asked Darren, who she believed had contributed much to her cafe’s success, for his opinion.

“If it were me, I would always support whatever you do. If you want to open a branch for the cafe, and you have carefully considered the funds and other factors, go ahead, Chloe. But if you’re still in the planning stage, it’s good to think it through repeatedly.” Darren didn’t underestimate Chloe or allow her to act impulsively. Essentially, he wanted to show that he cared and supported every decision of the woman he liked without overly flattering her. All of it was for Chloe’s good.

Chloe understood Darren didn’t mean to discourage her from realizing her plans. He seemed calm, not angry at all, and his gaze toward her became even more intense. “That’s why I asked you. You’ve helped me a lot all this time, from this completely new cafe, starting from scratch, to its current success. I’m not sure if it weren’t for you, this cafe wouldn’t be as busy as it is now. That’s why I also want your opinion. I’m afraid of making the wrong decision. To seek certainty because my heart is considering various aspects. I want you to explain why I should postpone my desire to open a branch.”

Staring at Darren thoughtfully, Chloe couldn’t wait to hear the reason behind his previous statement.

“I’ll repeat it; I’m not stopping you here. I will always support you because, ultimately, it’s you who will go through everything. I want to help,” Darren said with a severe tone. “I’m happy to be a part of your life now, Chloe.”

Chloe nodded, waiting for Darren to say the following sentence that had piqued her curiosity.

“One, Chloe, instead of planning to open a branch, it would be better for you to study this cafe further. How satisfied are the customers? You don’t want the busy period here to be temporary because of inadequate service, resulting in them not returning after a few visits. Darren began to speak at length, and Chloe listened attentively.

“Take a closer look at the profit you’re getting from this cafe. Keep it from appearing busy every day but have low profits. You might gain in the long run if you can achieve the appropriate profits for your efforts. So, rather than thinking about opening a branch, it’s better to focus on the customer service of this cafe and try adding more food and beverage options so that customers can experience the same things. It wouldn’t hurt to find out what foods or drinks are trending; I think the customers would appreciate that.”

Darren tried to provide input without sounding forceful, always ending his sentences with a smile.

Chloe nodded several times, believing that everything Darren said was true. She still needed to learn the extent of her profits because she only roughly calculated the basic expenses. Chloe should have considered it more thoroughly, including her time spent at the cafe from morning until night. If she opened a branch, she would have to divide herself to manage two restaurants simultaneously.

“You’re still new at this; it’s only been a year. Well, a year isn’t a short time. You’ve already proven that you can develop this business from scratch. But ensuring that the profits you’re earning match your hard work is important. Wait a few more months; let’s see if your customers are loyal or just seasonal visitors. You have to consider all possibilities. You don’t want to end up with two empty cafes.”

Continuing the discussion about Chloe’s plan to open a branch for her business, Darren kept sharing his ideas that could influence Chloe’s decision.

After a few minutes, Chloe finally agreed to wait longer. “Alright, I will wait. I need to monitor the progress of this cafe first, as you suggested.”

“That’s just my perspective, Sa. I’m not forcing you to agree; the decisions are yours. I feel bad for making you give up on your business plan.” Darren felt uneasy, afraid that Chloe would feel offended. However, on the other hand, he felt happy that Chloe was willing to listen to him. It meant that he played an essential role in her life.

Chloe shook her head firmly. “Why are you apologizing? I’m glad to receive a lot of input from you. If I weren’t going to listen to your opinion, I wouldn’t have asked you in the first place, Darren. After hearing your opinion, I can think further than what was in my mind. Thank you because, thanks to you, this cafe can truly become the cafe I envision. I won’t forget how kind you’ve been to me all this time.”

Chloe smiled beautifully at Darren, who she believed had greatly helped her. She knew how much effort he had put in to win her over, despite her being nothing more than a widow. Carrying the status of a widow made Chloe feel undeserving of Darren. However, he sincerely always showed his seriousness in pursuing her.

Darren smiled shyly. “You know, none of this comes for free.”

Chloe furrowed her brow.

“I’ll make you pay for it all by becoming the queen of my life.” Darren’s words managed to wipe the smile off Chloe’s face.

Always.

Whenever the topic of marriage or anything related came up, Chloe would fall silent, pretending not to hear.

Disappointed once again, Darren felt disappointed because Chloe never showed the same reaction he desired. But what could the doctor do other than accept it with an open heart?

That night, Darren went home earlier, carrying his disappointment within him. He claimed to have a meeting with a friend, although he could no longer hide his disappointment. “Rather than saying something I shouldn’t, I’d better go home now. I’ll be better tomorrow, and I believe that Chloe will marry me one day,” he said to himself.

Darren’s early departure, not waiting for the cafe to close, left Chloe wondering. “Is it true that Darren had a meeting with his friend? What if he went home because of me? I still can’t provide certainty about marriage. Forgive me, Darren, I’m sorry.”

Chloe stared at the cafe door with a sad gaze, her lips pouting playfully and her chest feeling uneasy because Darren had gone home earlier than usual.

Several minutes passed, and Chloe continued to gaze at the door. Unexpectedly, something happened. The person she never expected to see showed up.

Entering the cafe with confident steps, dressed neatly and with a sharp gaze. The person Chloe had hoped would disappear from her life forever had now come, making the beautiful widow instantly rise from her seat.

“Leonel?!”

Yes, that night, with only a few minutes left before the cafe closed, Leonel, Chloe’s ex-husband, who had caused her so much pain, unexpectedly appeared.

“What do you want by coming here?”

Chloe honestly did not expect to receive an unexpected visit like this. She had tried for over a year to forget everything related to Leonel, so she became afraid of getting married again. How could he come to her cafe with a charming smile that made Chloe nervous? What did he want?